CVE-2015-2233 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 8.3 Published 12 May 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Man-in-the-middle attackers can bypass signature validation to upload and execute arbitrary files on systems running Lenovo System Update.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-2233?

CVE-2015-2233 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 May 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Lenovo System Update (formerly ThinkVantage System Update) before 5.06.0034 does not properly validate CA chains during signature validation, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via a crafted certificate.

Weakness: CWE-310

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2233?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lenovo System Update.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2233?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2233 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-2233 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2233 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fqpg-f87m-4pv9.